Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
These rice Krispie treats are not like other recipes. They’re made with a secret ingredient to make incredibly soft rice Krispie treats that melt in your mouth. Once you make these, you will never want to make any other version again!
Best Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
I know this is a bold statement but, truly these ARE the BEST homemade rice Krispie treats you will ever have. And I’m going to tell you why.
I love rice Krispie treats, but have you ever noticed that sometimes they can be hard as a rock? It’s because they are missing one ingredient. Sweetened condensed milk. When you add sweetened condensed milk to these rice Krispie treats, you life will forever be changed. It is going to make the most divine, softest, and most chewy rice Krispie treat you have ever had.
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What Ingredients are in Homemade Rice Krispie Treats?
- Rice Krispie Cereal – I’m not too picky when it comes to choosing the cereal for this treat. I usually just buy the generic brand crisp rice cereal.
- Vanilla – I prefer to use pure vanilla rather than vanilla extract. It has a richer flavor rather than the flavor you get with vanilla extract.
- Salted Butter
- Marshmallows – This is a controversial topic, but I don’t think it matters if you use mini marshmallows or large marshmallows. Either will work just fine.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – THIS IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO SOFT RICE KRISPIES. Sorry for shouting there, but don’t skip out on this key ingredient. It makes the softest, chewiest, most divine rice Krispie treats you’ve ever had.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Stock Pot
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Parchment Paper
- 9×13″ Baking Dish
Homemade Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium low heat.
- Once butter is melted, add in marshmallows. Gently stir frequently until all marshmallows are melted.
- Remove from heat and add in vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispie cereal and stir until well coated. Set aside.
- *Place parchment paper in the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish to prevent Rice Krispie treats from sticking.
- Scrape out the mixture from the stock pot and gently press down into 9×13″ baking dish.
- Let sit 1 hour to form, then cut into squares and serve.
- Enjoy!
*Tips and tricks*
Get the parchment paper slightly wet, then ring it out completely. Unfold it and place it in the baking dish. This makes it easier to work with and molds to whatever dish you are working with.
Gluten Free Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe can be adapted to make it gluten free by switching out the Rice Krispie cereal. Below are a few gluten free cereals that would work for this recipe:
Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Rice Cereal
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Brown Rice Crisps Cereal
Storage
Store the leftover Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days for best results.
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Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 16 oz. marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 10 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium low heat.
- Once butter is melted, add in marshmallows. Gently stir frequently until all marshmallows are melted.
- Remove from heat and add in vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispie cereal and stir until well coated. Set aside.
- *Place parchment paper in the bottom of a 9×13" baking dish to prevent Rice Krispie treats from sticking.
- Scrape out the mixture from the stock pot and gently press down into 9×13" baking dish.
- Let sit 1 hour to form, then cut into squares and serve.
- Enjoy!
